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Living in Big Sky, MT
Explore Big Sky and see how it fits the life you want to build.
2,445
Population
Gallatin & Madison Counties
Counties
Census-Designated Place
Place Type
Montana
State
Overall Match6.9 / 10
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Big Sky at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,445
Median Household Income$138,805
Median Home Value$1,137,900
Median Gross Rent$877
Median Age38.4
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment1.4%
Work From Home26.1%
Homeownership84.1%
Housing Vacancy65.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Big Sky is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Big Sky and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Big Sky
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$1,137,900
Median Gross Rent$877
Homeownership84.1%
Housing Vacancy65.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Big Sky, MT
Median Household Income$138,805
Unemployment1.4%
Work From Home26.1%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Big Sky and how households are structured
Population2,445
Median Age38.4
Average Household Size2.1
Big Sky is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Big Sky
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Big Sky point to warm summers, cold winters, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High77.6°F
Average Winter Low8.5°F
Annual Rainfall23.3 in.
Annual Snowfall44.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Big Sky
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Big Sky & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Big Sky spans Gallatin and Madison counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Big Sky especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Big Sky shows a population of about 2,445. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Gallatin County and Madison County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Big Sky with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Big Sky, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.